Chude Jideonwo, the media personality, has opened up about his initial doubts and the eventual success of his podcast WithChude.
In a recent interview on Arise TV, Jideonwo expressed his amazement that Nigerians willingly subscribe to the podcast at $9 (approximately ₦14,400) per month — a prospect he initially found hard to believe.
The TV personality emphasized his long-held belief that media should be treated as a business, which is why his upcoming WithChude Live event will also be a paid experience.
Jideonwo also argued that his podcast is the only talk show in Nigeria that people pay to access.
“I love Nigerians because my show, for instance, is the only talk show that people pay for and they pay on WithChude.com. It is $9 a month to watch the interviews, I never believed they would pay for it,” he said.
“The WithChude Live event is a paid event. I could have filled the hall on week one if it were a free event, but I have always believed, like you have said that the media is a business, this is my career, this is my job, and my gift.”
Jideonwo is set to hold the first-ever live talk concert titled WithChude Live, on April 27 at The Palms Mall in Oniru, Lagos.
He will host special guests, including Jerry Eze, founder of Streams of Joy International, filmmaker Funke Akindele, award-winning writer Chimamanda Ngozi-Adichie, and comedian Bovi Ugboma, and rapper Falz.
The event will also feature a panel session with TV host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, gospel singer Moses Bliss, fashion designer Veekee James, and content creators Taaooma, Kie Kie, and Hauwa Lawal.
